{"id":348266,"date":"2026-04-30T11:32:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/2026\/04\/emotional-occasion-in-pictures-princess-charlene-of-monaco-opens-loving-new-home-for-rescued-dogs-and-cats\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:32:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:32:38","slug":"emotional-occasion-in-pictures-princess-charlene-of-monaco-opens-loving-new-home-for-rescued-dogs-and-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2026\/04\/emotional-occasion-in-pictures-princess-charlene-of-monaco-opens-loving-new-home-for-rescued-dogs-and-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Emotional occasion in pictures: Princess Charlene of Monaco opens loving new home for rescued dogs and cats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene and Princess Stephanie officially opened the refurbishment works at the SPA de Monaco in Peille on Wednesday. It was an emotional occasion, marked by the unveiling of a bust of Princess Antoinette, the shelter\u2019s founder.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

As President of the SPA de Monaco<\/a> since September 2022, Princess Charlene has overseen these renovation works, carried out with the support of the Prince\u2019s Government, the National Council and private donors. The shelter, which welcomes visitors, prospective adopters and more than 60 volunteers every afternoon, now offers significantly improved conditions for the dogs and cats awaiting adoption.<\/p>\n\n

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The improvements include: a retractable awning to let more sunlight into the kennels, the planting of greenery in the indoor runs, the creation of three outdoor exercise areas, and the installation of a \u2018cat lounge\u2019 in the catteries to encourage socialisation among the cats. Beyond the infrastructure, the shelter is developing initiatives aimed at a variety of groups, ranging from senior citizens in partnership with Monaco Town Hall to members of AMAPEI*, as well as young people supported by the Department of National Education and the Princess Grace Hospital Centre.<\/p>\n\n

*Monaco Association for the Assistance and Protection of Children with Special Needs<\/p>\n\n

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La Princesse Charl\u00e8ne et son fr\u00e8re Gareth Wittstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tribute to Princess Antoinette<\/h3>\n\n

Princess Stephanie, Camille Gottlieb and M\u00e9lanie-Antoinette de Massy, Princess Antoinette\u2019s granddaughter, were also in attendance at this family ceremony. The highlight was the unveiling by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of a bust of Princess Antoinette, Baroness de Massy.<\/p>\n\n

In pictures: in the pool with Princess Charlene for Water Safety Day<\/a><\/blockquote>